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Senior Activities Coordinator
@ Whitefish River First Nation
Birch Island, Ontario
Overview
Whitefish River First Nation is hiring a full-time, on-site Senior Activities Coordinator reporting to the Health Manager. The role plans and delivers tailored activities, outings and wellness workshops for senior members, and manages the activities budget. The posted salary is $50,960 to $63,500 per year, subject to education and experience.
Pay:
$50,960–$63,500 a year
Responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate activities suited to seniors' interests and abilities
- Organize outings, guest speakers, holiday events and wellness workshops
- Monitor participation and adjust programs as needed
- Recruit, train and supervise volunteers
- Develop and manage the activities budget
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary education in therapeutic recreation, gerontology or related field, or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years as an activities coordinator or similar care-setting role
- Knowledge of physical and cognitive needs of seniors
- Knowledge of Anishinabek culture, traditions and language
- Strong organizational, leadership and communication skills
- First Aid/CPR preferred
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid/CPR |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology |
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SENIOR ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
Employment Type: Fulltime (On-Site)
Salary Range: $50,960 to $63,500 per year
(Subject to education and/or experience or a combination of both)
Position Summary:
We are seeking a social and motivated individual to fulfill the role and responsibilities of the Senior Activities Coordinator. The Senior Activities Coordinator, under the direction and supervision of the Health Manager, will be responsible for improving the daily living skills of Whitefish River First Nation (WRFN) senior citizens.
The Senior Activities Coordinator will develop and deliver a wide range of activities tailored to the interests and physical abilities of the senior citizens. This will include creating workplans, communicating events with the community, collaborating with internal and external partners, monitoring participating, reporting on engagement and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Planning and coordinating a wide range of activities tailored to the interests and physical abilities of the senior citizens.
- Organizing special events such as outings, guest speakers, holiday celebrations and health and wellness workshops.
- Monitoring the participation and engagement of the members in the activities and adjusting the programs as needed.
- Ensure all activities are safe and suitable for seniors with varying levels of physical and cognitive abilities.
- Working closely with other staff, volunteers, and community partners to deliver high-quality programs and services.
- Assisting in the recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers.
- Developing and managing the activities budget.
- Communicating effectively with members, their families, and the community to promote the activities and events of the Seniors Centre.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in therapeutic recreation, gerontology or related field, or a suitable combination of training and experience.
- Minimum 3 years experience as an activity’s coordinator or similar role in a care setting
- Creative and enthusiastic with a genuine interest in working with seniors.
- Knowledge of the physical and cognitive needs in seniors
- Knowledge, respect, and understanding of Anishinabek culture, traditions, and language.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
- First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
**Upon hire, the successful candidate must submit a Police Criminal Reference Check. ** **
The deadline for applications is NOVEMBER 25, 2026 at NOON
Interested applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter, two (2) work-related references, one (1) character reference, along with applicable education diplomas/certifications to:
CONFIDENTIAL:
SENIOR ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
c/o Human Resources
Whitefish River First Nation
17-A Rainbow Ridge Road, P.O. Box 188; Birch Island, ON P0P1A0
Email applications can be emailed to [email protected]
At Whitefish River First Nation, we value diversity and inclusion. Miigwetch to all who apply; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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